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Official Opening of the FVHRS Car Barn at Sullivan, Sept. 13th, 2003
It's Open!
Official Opening of the FVHRS Sullivan Car Barn
Sat. Sept 13th.
HIs worship Mayor Doug McCallum and
Councillor Judy Higginbotham cut the ribbon with the help of FVHRS members Vic
Sharman and Frank Horne, along with other City of Surrey councillors Bob Bose,
Judy Villeneuve, Marvin Hunt, Dianne Watts and Gary Tymoschuk
Car Barn Opening, Sept 13th, 2003 Some of the guests at the car barn opening. Introductions of special guests. More guests at the opening address. FVHRS members and past BCER Motormen, Vic Sharman and Frank Horne. Observing the opening remarks. MC Graham MacDonell addresses the crowd FVHRS President Bob Ashton provides a few words on a sunny day in front of the new car barn Waiting for the special draw Jim Sullivan and the Sullivan Station. It's open, come on in....
Director Terry Lyster tells of the history of the FVHRS and the inspiration of Jim Wallace while MC Graham MacDonell watches. FVHRS member Henry Ewert (centre, wearing Southern Railway hat), author of "The Story of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company" at Sullivan car barn opening. Mayor Doug McCallum, Councillor Judy Higginbotham, FVHRS memebrs Vic Sharman and Frank Horne prepare to cut the ribbon while Councillors Marvin Hunt, Bob Bose, Judy Villenevue, Dianne Watts and Gary Tymoschuk prepare to open the barn doors. Councillor Bob Bose is the first one inside the open doors of the car barn. Guests wait for their winning numbers to be drawn for prizes. Tiller's Folly CD's, Posters of car 30 and a framed photograph of BCER interurban cars approaching Sullivan Station were given away. Guests enjoyed the celebration with cake, tea and coffee after the opening. On display is streetcar #30, the Clover-Belle, to be restored and operate in Cloverdale. Guests had a chance to tour inside car #30 on display inside the car barn. A chance to see the "before" state before restoration is started. Local resident Jim Sullivan, points out carved initials on the original Sullivan Station building. Just below his finger were found the initials J.S. Mayor Doug McCallum and local residents Jim Sullivan and Herman DeWolff pose in front of Sullivan Station. A blow up of the famous BCER interurban cars at Sullivan Station is posted on the original station. Inside the car barn was a display of BCER cars. Posted inside the car barn were photos of many of the BCER Valley line stations in Surrey. Above you can see the original Sullivan Station sign. Members, guests and our SECURITY patrol entering the car barn. Board member Allen Aubert points out the Sullivan sign to a guest. Preparing for the big day, Car 30 sits inside the FVHRS car barn looking like it's ready to go again... The sign outside the car barn with a list of all those groups and people who helped to create and open the FVHRS car barn at Sullivan.
Car Barn Opening, Sept 13th, 2003
Director Terry Lyster tells of the history of the FVHRS and the inspiration of Jim Wallace while MC Graham MacDonell watches.
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